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Asian American Commercial Watch: Panda Express’s Five Flavor Shrimp

While watching the local evening news recently, I came across this new Panda Express commercial promoting their latest dish, Five Flavor Shrimp: “Five quality ingredients. Five delicious flavors. Experience the moment when premium shrimp, green beans, red bell pepper and … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Time to Get Ill”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 18: “Time to Get Ill” Original airdate April 4, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica comes down with the flu, a phenomenon so foreign to the Huangs that Eddie can’t remember it ever happening before.  After … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken’s Big Audition”

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 22: “Ken’s Big Audition” (season finale) Original airdate March 31, 2017. Friday I’m in Love Ken auditions for a one-episode part in a television show, an opportunity he’s always yearned for.  He bombs his chance, … Continue reading

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Dishwashers vs. Hand-washing – Which is More Efficient?

In a recent episode of Fresh Off The Boat, Evan goes over to a white friend’s home for a family lunch, and is shocked to learn that the real use of a dishwasher is not to be used as a … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Clark’s Big Surprise”

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 21: “Clark’s Big Surprise” Original airdate March 24, 2017. He’s a smooth operator Clark and Connor have invited all their friends to their vegan barbecue, intending to surprise everyone with a surprise wedding.  Somehow finding … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken and the CEO”

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 20: “Ken and the CEO” Original airdate March 17, 2017. I told the truth and it saved one girl’s life The Welltopia CEO is in town to deliver his state of the company address, and … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Flush”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 17: “The Flush” Original airdate March 15, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica takes Honey, Emery, and Evan on a road trip to Georgia in order to save the handling charge on a new recliner for … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken’s Professor”

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 19: “Ken’s Professor” Original airdate March 10, 2017. Operator, Well Could You Help Me Place This Call? Ken’s attending physician from his residency, who was always really tough on Ken, comes in for an examination … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Gabby Goose”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 16: “Gabby Goose” Original airdate March 7, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica and Louis have Honey and Marvin over for game night, but the games end abruptly when Jessica can’t handle being Louis’s partner for … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Living While Eddie”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 15: “Living While Eddie” Original airdate March 1, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Emery is excited to learn that an informercial, hosted by his favorite infomercial host, is filming in Cattleman’s Ranch.  Louis is given a … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Allison Finds a Lump”

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 18: “Allison Finds a Lump” Original airdate February 24, 2017. I Can’t Seem to Face Up to the Facts Allison finds a lump during a self-examination.  Ken and the Welltopia gang are super-supportive, but Allison … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Gloves Are Off”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 14: “The Gloves Are Off” Original airdate February 21, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica unknowingly befriends Sarah (hellllooooo Heeaaatherrrrrrrr Lockleeeeeeear!), Marvin’s ex-wife and Nicole’s mom.  Honey is frustrated because Sarah hasn’t been doing her part … Continue reading

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